When Zohran Mamdani, a Ugandan-born, Indian-origin Muslim, was elected Mayor of New York City, it marked more than just a political milestone. It became a symbol of what’s possible when diversity is not feared but celebrated, when people chose unity over division, and when leadership reflects the very mosaic of humanity it serves. For South Asia — home to nearly one in every four people on Earth yet contributing only around 4% to the global GDP — Mamdani’s victory offers a mi

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South Asia is a land of extraordinary diversity—home to nearly a quarter of the world’s population, rich cultural traditions, ancient...